Policy

Trucking Firms Use Name Changes to Evade Safety Rules Three mechanics in a dimly lit garage inspect a large truck engine, with paperwork visible on a workbench.

Three mechanics in a dimly lit garage inspect a large truck engine, with paperwork visible on a workbench.

Trucking Firms Use Name Changes to Evade Safety Rules

sivam April 20, 2026

Trucking companies are exploiting name changes to bypass safety regulations and regulatory scrutiny, raising serious road safety...

Delhi EV Policy: Two-Wheeler Market Growth by 2029 People charging electric scooters at a public station in Delhi, with government buildings in the background.

People charging electric scooters at a public station in Delhi, with government buildings in the background.

Delhi EV Policy: Two-Wheeler Market Growth by 2029

sivam April 16, 2026

Delhi's EV policy, banning petrol two-wheelers by 2028, is set to boost the electric vehicle market, potentially...

Karnataka: Lower Pass Mark for 3rd Language? A group of five Karnataka education officials, including Madhu Bangarappa, in a meeting room with documents and a whiteboard.

A group of five Karnataka education officials, including Madhu Bangarappa, in a meeting room with documents and a whiteboard.

Karnataka: Lower Pass Mark for 3rd Language?

sivam April 16, 2026

Karnataka considers lowering the pass mark for its third language policy. What are the implications for education...

Kerala Court: No Badge, No Policy Breach for Auto Driver An insurance agent in a white shirt and dark pants records notes on a clipboard next to a green and yellow autorickshaw.

An insurance agent in a white shirt and dark pants records notes on a clipboard next to a green and yellow autorickshaw.

Kerala Court: No Badge, No Policy Breach for Auto Driver

sivam April 16, 2026

Kerala High Court rules absence of autorickshaw driver's badge isn't an insurance policy breach if a valid...

Maharashtra Boosts Agro-Processing via Co-op Policy A group of men, some in turbans and some in business attire, observe a tomato processing line in a large, industrial building with crates of tomatoes.

A group of men, some in turbans and some in business attire, observe a tomato processing line in a large, industrial building with crates of tomatoes.

Maharashtra Boosts Agro-Processing via Co-op Policy

sivam April 16, 2026

Maharashtra revamps its cooperative policy to boost agro-processing, enhance value addition for farmers, and drive better price...

China Urges Iran: Secure Strait of Hormuz Navigation An aerial view of multiple ships, including a large tanker and a smaller coast guard vessel, moving through calm waters at sunset.

An aerial view of multiple ships, including a large tanker and a smaller coast guard vessel, moving through calm waters at sunset.

China Urges Iran: Secure Strait of Hormuz Navigation

sivam April 16, 2026

China urges Iran to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, addressing energy security concerns amid...

Supreme Court Rejects Mandatory Voting PIL in India Wide shot of Indian Supreme Court judges in session, with lawyers observing from the foreground.

Wide shot of Indian Supreme Court judges in session, with lawyers observing from the foreground.

Supreme Court Rejects Mandatory Voting PIL in India

sivam April 16, 2026

India's Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking mandatory voting, stating it's a policy matter. The court emphasizes civic...

Menstrual Leave Now a Right in Karnataka: Court Order An advocate in black robes speaks to a woman holding a menstrual hygiene product, with another official at a desk.

An advocate in black robes speaks to a woman holding a menstrual hygiene product, with another official at a desk.

Menstrual Leave Now a Right in Karnataka: Court Order

sivam April 16, 2026

Karnataka HC mandates menstrual leave as a right, not a privilege. Landmark decision ensures equality, health, and...

Maharashtra Solar: Policy Gaps & Financing Challenges A group of Indian professionals, including an engineer in a hard hat, examining solar panels and documents on a rooftop at sunset.